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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1911
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims the remedy digests all foods, prevents fermentation, and ends belching headaches and other pains, with a 50 cent large case promising rapid relief within minutes.
Advertisement notes Meritol Chocolate Granules cure stomach and liver disorders and improve mood. Henderson Drug Co. and Red Cross Drug Co. are named exclusive agents for the product.
Henry Schneider sues Emily Staudenmeier in Dubuque Iowa to restrain her from talking to or near his family alleging vile language and harassment on adjoining property. The unusual plea hinges on abatement of a property nuisance and seeks a writ of injunction to stop alleged noisy spiteful conduct. A Chamberlain cough remedy advertisement follows.
Independence business leaders aim to persuade the C A N railroad to run a line from Quasqueton to Waterloo via Littleton, with a favorable grade and potential inducements. Officials surveyed the route while grading progresses toward Quasqueton, forecast to resume with better weather. Frog Skin Leather note adds a tangential fact on frog skin leather durability.
A Columber Ohio couple praises Mellin's Food claiming it saved their first baby's life after other foods failed. They credit Mellin's for rapid growth and healthy development and note their second child also thrived on it. They offer a free sample from Mellin's Food Co. Boston.
A state education commission will unify courses across rural, grade, and high schools in Iowa. The Iowa State Teachers Association approved President Fred J. Muhannah’s proposal to form a commission under the state superintendent of instruction. The group, all experts, will work without pay. $2,000 was allocated for incidental expenses, and a uniform graded course will replace varied teaching approaches.
Greene Iowa nov 11 Marft Runyen of Waterloo greeted old friends in town Tuesday. Mrs George Brown left for Canton Oklahoma to spend winter with her daughter. Miss Adelle Hardman to Mason City for stenography job. Miss Mattie Lockwood visited Des Moines with sister Mrs W F Barr. Mrs Oscar McGea to Colfax for rheumatism treatment. Dell Crosby welcomed a son born Nov 3. J N Neal using a cane from building injuries. Wesley Mungan now at Lee Rodgers restaurant. F H Camp and Mrs Ollie Melvin visited Allison. Howard Murphy back as salesman for Evans Blumer Co. Anna Fevereizen recovering from quinsy. Dell Merrian improving North Main. Dr W R Patterson hosted brothers Charles and Frank from Hampton. Rev F J Van Loon packing household goods for Milwaukee. Mathias Heinz to wed Minnis Marzen north of Greene. Richard Fiddick bought Augusta Behnke residence. Behnke family plans to move to Charters. Mrs T M Belknap to James Moorhouse of Clyde Kan married at local M E parsonage Nov 4. McKinley Circle bazaar netted over 125 for Rose Hill cemetery well fund.
A correction regarding a Morrison Iowa suit against FE D Dumond states Dumond returned store goods and real estate to the original owner after a three month possession. The court found misrepresentation unsubstantiated and Morrison paid Dumond $1490 plus costs. C M Dumond present during receivership.
Revival services at Emanuel Evangelical and Logan Avenue United Evangelical churches draw large crowds over two weeks. Pastor Rev J H Bavernfeind reports 60 at the altar and new members. Cedar Falls address by Bishop Spreng. women and youth hold events. ongoing meetings promise strong outreach and old-time religion.
An individual sustains an injury requiring a one week lay over. She is recovering and expects to return to Waterloo soon. Mr Brady resumes duties at Fessler and Demmel store and Miss Lizzie will work at Blacks upon her return. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as safe for delicate women and children and suitable for the old and weak. Sold by all dealers.
Sunday at the United Presbyterian church featured Rev. Fred Elliott marking his ninth anniversary of first preaching in Waterloo and noting the church’s eighth anniversary dedication. The service and sermon emphasized home mission work and evangelizing the homeland for world outreach. Rev. M. G. Munn offered the third sermon in the series, "Men Chosen to be With Him," focusing on John the Beloved Disciple.
Ed Grady and his sister Miss Lizzie abandoned their mining operations near Jamestown Colorado for winter. Grady arrived in the city from Tracy Minnesota where Lizzie stayed with relatives. A wagon from the camp struck a rock on the way to the railroad. one wheel was dished and Miss Lizzie was thrown clear as another wheel passed over.
Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a natural substitute for calomel to prevent dark mouth and bad breath. He claims one tablet taken when constipation or liver imbalance is suspected keeps bowels regular and breath fresh, with daily use at bedtime. Produced by the Olive Tablet Company in Portsmouth or Columbus, Ohio.
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